Fiesta Yellow Squash Recipe (Sautéed with Onion, Green Pepper & Lemon)
This Fiesta yellow squash recipe is a quick vegetable side: fresh onion and green pepper are sautéed in margarine, then the squash is cooked until just tender and finished with lemon juice. Follow the easy how-to steps for a simple, weeknight-friendly dish.
Ingredients
For the sauté
Step-by-Step Method
Sauté the aromatics
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the margarine, then add the fresh onion and green pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until slightly softened.
Cook the squash
Add the sliced yellow squash. Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme. Cook for 8–10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the squash is tender but not mushy.
Finish with lemon
Lower the heat and drizzle in the lemon juice. Toss for 1 minute, then take it off the heat. If your squash is very thinly sliced, start checking a bit earlier.
Serve
Serve warm as a simple vegetable side. It also works well alongside grilled chicken or fish.

